Cape Elizabeth’s Prezli Piscopo (10) scores the second of her three goals in Tuesday’s 3-2 win at Greely in a Class B South semifinal. The Capers advanced to face top-ranked, undefeated, defending state champion Yarmouth in Thursday’s regional final. (Ed. Note: For the complete Cape Elizabeth-Oak Hill and Cape Elizabeth-Greely girls’ soccer game stories, see […]
2017
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Lawmakers skewer Silicon Valley over Russian election interference
Committee members are pushing for requirements that social media companies disclose the source of campaign ads, as old-line broadcasters have long been required to do.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. boats caught fewer fish in 2016, but the haul was worth 2.1 percent more
A federal report says the country also imported more seafood last year than in 2015, suggesting growth potential in the aquaculture industry.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Trick or treat? Lewiston head shop hands out free pot
Anyone 21 or older with a valid ID could get a goody bag.
Posted inNation & World
Navy recommends host of changes in wake of fatal ship collisions
A report to be released this week lists about 60 recommended improvements, including more training and better sleep management for sailors.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth council accelerates vote on paper streets
CAPE ELIZABETH — Town Councilors raised their voices Monday night, but not to be heard over one another. They were trying to speak over the sound of a generator pumping electricity into Town Hall. While many surrounding towns and cities canceled Monday meetings due to damage and power outages from this week’s powerful storm, the Town […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
No titles, but strong showings for local squads at cross country states
Scarborough’s Harrison Osborn races Falmouth’s Alex Kinley for the finish line in the Class A boys’ state cross country state meet Saturday. Osborn wound up 14th as an individual (Kinley was 13th) and the Red Storm finished second to the Yachtsmen as a team. John Jensenius photos. More photos below. Local cross country runners made […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump calls for more immigration restrictions after New York attack
The president also places blame on the Senate Democratic leader, who criticizes Trump for ‘politicizing’ the attack and asks Trump to rescind his proposed cuts to anti-terror funding.
Posted inNation & World
Frankenstein baby born at Florida hospital on Halloween. Really.
The baby’s grandmother says the family is ‘super excited.’
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Work closes State Street, Forest Avenue in Portland
PORTLAND — State Street has been closed from Deering Street to Cumberland Avenue as part of the continuing State Street Infrastructure Improvements work. Installation of wastewater lines and drains, gas lines, and water mains will entirely close the intersection of State Street and Cumberland Avenue. Work will be done from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays, and […]